Season Review · September 8, 2026
Pury Albion: Top-three finish - A strong Division 8 campaign
Pury Albion’s Season 22 was a remarkable display of consistency and dominance in Division 8, finishing in an impressive 2nd place. The team showcased a formidable attack and a solid defense, culminating in a goal difference of +57 across 22 league matches — a fun fact that highlights their offensive prowess and defensive resilience. Their campaign was characterized by only three losses and a near-perfect record of 18 wins and a single draw, reflecting their ability to maintain high performance throughout the season.
Gary's mark
5/5
Excellent
Finished
2nd
Points
55
Record
18-1-3
GD
+57
Gary "Nano" Pettit-Thompson IV
Lead Football Journalist
The Match & Season Desk
Data-first, narrative-second. If it happened on the pitch, Gary filed it.
A Columns Desk filing — visual season centre first, then the full notebook.
Season Centre
The campaign in pictures — before the filing.
Position
2nd
Points
55
Win Rate
82%
Games
22
Season Shape
Most used XI
Best-fit starting eleven for the campaign's most common formation.
Primary shape
5-2-3
Formation usage
Standouts
Season honours
MVP by goal contributions, plus the leading scorer and creator.
Season MVP
Peter Lucas
LW
13 contributions
Top scorer
Peter Lucas
LW
6 goals
Top assists
Peter Lucas
LW
7 assists
Season profile
League-relative strengths
Percentile rank against clubs in the same league. Further out is stronger.
- Results
- 55
- P88
- Scoring
- 81
- P88
- Defence
- 24
- P88
- Clean sheets
- 13
- P88
- Goal difference
- +57
- P88
5/5
Season mark
Excellent
Campaign Record
18-1-3
Wins
18
82%
Draws
1
5%
Losses
3
14%
Attack · Defence
+57 GD
The Filing
Gary's notebook, desk by desk — with the forthcoming newsroom voices framed around the edges.
From Gary's Notebook
Season Overview
Filed by
Gary Nano
Pury Albion’s Season 22 was a remarkable display of consistency and dominance in Division 8, finishing in an impressive 2nd place. The team showcased a formidable attack and a solid defense, culminating in a goal difference of +57 across 22 league matches — a fun fact that highlights their offensive prowess and defensive resilience. Their campaign was characterized by only three losses and a near-perfect record of 18 wins and a single draw, reflecting their ability to maintain high performance throughout the season.
This strong showing not only underscores their competitiveness but also cements their status as one of the top teams in their division. The season’s success was driven by disciplined play and effective goal-scoring, making Pury Albion a force to be reckoned with in Division 8.
Campaign Highlights
Key Achievements and Highlights
Filed by
Gary Nano
- Secured 2nd place in Division 8
- Scored 81 goals, showcasing attacking strength
- Conceded only 24 goals, demonstrating defensive solidity
- Achieved a goal difference of +57 across 22 matches
- Maintained only 3 losses throughout the season
Pressure Points
Areas for Improvement
Desk lens
Touchline
While Pury Albion’s campaign was highly successful, there is always room for growth. Focusing on maintaining their defensive solidity in tighter matches and perhaps increasing goal-scoring consistency in critical fixtures could elevate their performance further.
The Long View
Final Assessment
Desk lens
The Ledger
Pury Albion’s Season 22 was a testament to their strength in both attack and defense, culminating in a top-three finish. Their impressive goal difference and minimal losses highlight a well-rounded team effort. Moving forward, continued focus on consistency and tactical refinement could help secure even higher league positions and potential promotion. Overall, a highly commendable season that sets a strong foundation for future success.